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The Doe Bay community constructed a footbridge on Tuesday night.

Life

Bridging the divide

by Hilary Canty

Photo by Conscious Design on Unsplash

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PeaceHealth announces additions to Rehab Therapy team

Submitted by PeaceHealth in Friday Harbor.

J Summers photo

Life

Giving thanks for island farms

Submitted by the San Juan Makers Guild.

Audrey Hance and Lana Sasan named the new glass crusher Big Blue.

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Orcas Recycling debuts new glass crusher

by Heather Wallace

Courtesy photo// Orion Lekos.
Hedgehog mushrooms.

Life

James Nowak on mushroom hunting in the San Juans

James Nowak on mushroom hunting in the San Juans

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OICF to offer GiveOrcas 2021 Holiday Campaign

The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) kicks off the GiveOrcas holiday campaign this December. This fun community tradition…

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Pestering post; ‘net nastiness; tipped trailer | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan Sheriff’s office responded to the following calls.

Photo by Matthew Ball on Unsplash.

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Compass Health expands team and service capacity in San Juan County to meet local behavioral health needs

Submitted by Compass Health.

Photo by Sandra Seitamaa on Unsplash

Life

The Santa Tree is up at Island Market

A special part of the year begins when the Santa Tree (formerly the Giving Tree,) goes up inside…

<strong>Chris Sutton photo</strong>
A shot from a state-qualifying game last week. As has become a tradition for the Orcas team over the years, each win is followed by a big salute and gratitude for all the fans in attendance at each of their games. This is especially appreciated at the state playoffs where no team has a home-field advantage.

Sports

VICTORIOUS VIKINGS!!! Orcas soccer team wins state championship

The Orcas Island High School soccer team has been crowned state champion.

Courtesy photo.

News

WSF returns to a regular schedule in two-week trial

Editor’s note: The ferry situation is changing daily. The story below reflects the most current information at press…

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Emergency services continue east of the Point Lawrence divide

Submitted by Orcas Fire and Rescue.

Orcas Island School District held a Special Board Meeting at Camp Four Winds.

Opinion

Results from OISD strategic planning | Guest Column

Dear Orcas Island Community Members,